# K260962: Sphincterotome

- Pathway: 510(k) (Traditional)
- Applicant: Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd.
- Decided: May 21, 2026 after 59 days
- Product code: KNS (Unit, Electrosurgical, Endoscopic (With Or Without Accessories))
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 876.4300
- Recalls of this device: none
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 3 generations back to K970053 (1997). 3 ancestors in all.
No later device cites it as a predicate yet.
0 of 4 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K232162: Autotome Pro RX 39 Sphincterotome; Autotome Pro RX 44 Sphincterotome; Jagtome Pro RX 44 Sphincterotome; Jagtome Pro RX 39 Sphincterotome; Dreamtome Pro RX 44 Sphincterotome; Hydratome Pro RX 44 Sphincterotome; Jagtome Revolution Pro RX 39 Sphincterotome, Boston Scientific Corporation (2023) Summary page 5.
- K013153: Autotome RX Model # 4515, 4516, Boston Scientific Corp (2001) Summary page 6.

## Indications for use
Sphincterotome is indicated for use in the selective cannulation of the Common Bile Ducts (CBD) and the transendoscopic sphincterotomy of the Papilla of Vater and/or the Sphincter of Oddi. The Sphincterotome can also be used to inject contrast medium.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K260962
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology
